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The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be played June 12 through July 13 in Brazil. The tournament features 32 teams at 12 venues in nine host cities. Spain won the 2010 World Cup, its first, and Italy won the 2006 cup, the country's fourth title. Full Coverage.

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His career with the national team was done. And an era of American soccer was over.
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Is this the time when soccer finally takes off in this country? World Cup fever suggests it might be. And if it is, Hartford's timing might be fortuitous.
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